Selling a Car in Oregon
To sell a car in Oregon, you’ll need to complete a title transfer, bill of sale, and odometer reading. You’ll need to notify the DMV within ten days of sale.
Written by Max Werner
Reviewed by Carrie Adkins
Table of Contents
- What you need to sell a car in Oregon
- Getting a pre-sale inspection
- Documenting the sale
- Signing the title over
- Reporting the sale
- FAQs
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In
Oregon
, you’ll need to jump through a few hoops to sell a car—like providing a bill of sale, completing a title transfer, and notifying the DMV within ten days.The rules for selling a car vary by state. By knowing your state’s laws and following them correctly, you’ll ensure a smooth process and officially remove your liability from a sold vehicle.
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First, you’ll need to gather the necessary documents to complete the process. For Oregon, you’ll need the following paperwork and information:
- An odometer reading (to be added on the back of the title)
- Access to the DMV2U website to alert the DMV of a sale
The same documents apply whether you’re selling, donating, or gifting a vehicle.
Getting a pre-sale inspection
While general and emission inspections aren't required in the beaver state—most vehicle shoppers will opt to have the vehicle looked at by an outside source.
If the inspection does find any issues with the vehicle, it’s usually a good idea to request a copy of the report for your own records.
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Documenting the sale
Oregon doesn't require a bill of sale to document a purchase—but, if problems arise, a bill of sale can be helpful—if only for good record keeping and taxation. Many choose to have the form notarized for extra protection.
A bill of sale in Oregon includes the following.
- Plate number
- Title number
- Year/make of vehicle
- Date of sale
- Purchase pierce
- The odometer on the date of sale
- Full legal names, addresses, and signatures of the buyer and seller
Signing the title over
To officially complete the sale of a vehicle in Oregon, you’ll need to complete a title transfer. Both parties will need to sign the document in the designated areas.
If there are multiple buyers or sellers, it’s required that you include each name on the back of the title transfer form, notating the joint ownership with the word “and” between the names.
Reporting the sale
Oregon state law requires you to inform the Oregon DMV of the sale within ten days of the initial purchase. To do this, you can submit a request via the
DMV2U website
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FAQs
How do I know how much my car is worth?
Using resources like
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